Category Archives: Nature

Nurragingy Reserve – 11 February 2019

Posted on February 13, 2019 by Dave Noble

It had been a while since my previous visit to Nurragingy Reserve at Doonside, so I thought I should visit the park again. I did not observe that many birds, but those I did see where quite interesting. On my … Continue reading →

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Sassafras Gully Fungi – 8 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

After a great day down Birdwood Gully, I thought it may be worth visiting the nearby Sassafras Gully to see what fungi was out. Sassafras Gully has a lot larger area of suitable fungi habitat than Birdwood Gully, and I … Continue reading →

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Fungi in Birdwood Gully – 6 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was invited to join Liz and Gemma on a walk through Birdwood Gully at Springwood looking for fungi and slime moulds. There had been some recent rain in the lower Blue Mountains, but I was not all that hopeful … Continue reading →

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Northern Beaches – Walking, Swimming and Birding – 5 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

A hot day was forecast. I was keen to get outdoors, but not looking for anything too strenuous. And some swimming would be nice. I ended up catching a B-Line bus to Mona Vale and then walking out to the … Continue reading →

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Looking for Fungi at Ferndale Park, Chatswood – 4 February 2019

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Dave Noble

I was keen to get out and look to see if any fungi was out after recent rain. Ferndale Park at Chatswood is not too far way and easy to get to. I caught a train to Chatswood Station and … Continue reading →

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Tempe Wetlands – 2 February 2019

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

It was World Wetlands Day. I was on my way home from a meeting, and decided to call into the Tempe Wetlands to see what birds were around. I was pleased to see a pair of Nankeen Night Herons. I … Continue reading →

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Bicentennial Park – 1 February 2019

Posted on February 3, 2019 by Dave Noble

I wandered out to Bicentennial Park to photograph the birdlife. The forecast was for hot weather, but conditions were quite pleasant near the foreshore of the bay where there was a cool sea breeze. However, further away, it was hot … Continue reading →

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Lake Eckersley Walk – 30 January 2019

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Dave Noble

More hot weather! I was keen to get outdoors, but didn’t want to do anything too strenuous, so though a short walk from Heathcote to Lake Eckersley on the Woronora River may be nice. I certainly did have a pleasant … Continue reading →

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Malabar Headland – 29 January 2019

Posted on January 31, 2019 by Dave Noble

This was  a fairly quiet day spent in Malabar Headland National Park. The weather was fine and very hot, and I think this was why I did not see too much wildlife. It was windy, and I thought that the … Continue reading →

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Birds at Tempe – 23 January 2019

Posted on January 25, 2019 by Dave Noble

I spent couple of hours at Tempe Wetlands and the nearby Tempe Reserve wandering around with my camera. It was hot, and not many birds were active. At Tempe Reserve, I heard a few birds flying overhead, and though there … Continue reading →

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